Jamie Mayaki, director of the Department of International Development and Cooperation of the United Nations World Tourism Organization, highlighted Shandong's cultural assets and the ongoing collaborative efforts during an exclusive interview with China Daily on April 24 in Dezhou, Shandong province.

He discussed on UN Tourism's initiatives to position Jinan as an international tourism hub, alongside the newly signed agreement with Shandong University, both of which are strengthening partnerships with the province.